Trincomalee

Trincomalee
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After moving out of the jungle residence in the Central Province of Sri Lanka Habarana, I was ready for some tiled surfaces and roof slates instead of wood and straw. Imagine my surprise when we arrived in Trincomalee to our next accomodation “The Jungle Lodge”. The rooms seem to be getting larger and so too do the amount of creatures who reside in them. Once again I have been engaged in lizard fighting activities – one morning precariously balanced along the side of the bath, whilst the lizard and it’s now separate tail danced a merry jig along the bathroom floor. I admit I am not a jungle person, I have a lizard phobia. I am embarrassed to say I had two young Sri Lankans from housekeeping in my room (good if you’re a young girl maybe) who brought a ladder, a broom and a large can of spray which knocks the invaders unconscious – they left the can with me – I find it quite marvellous to sniff before sleeping – works a treat!!!!

However…… wonderful deserted beaches…..sunsets…..pond plants.

On occasion it will rain and have you dashing for shelter…

I also have a new friend – he sits by my sun lounger and watches me redden. If I liked crab sandwiches I would not eat them anymore – I do not, so you are safe my friend.

In Nirwana yesterday evening (which is where I felt I was after copious amounts of cocktails) – I was intrigued to know the name of every cocktail the bartender was making. A
Kurumba, a Jungle, a Cosmopolitan and a simple gin and tonic soon had me singing from the straw rooftops – the bartender asked if I would like one for the road – “I will be swimming naked after another” I laughed – he then said “goodnight madam” which I understood to mean that my behavior would be inappropriate and disconcerting for other guests – I thus returned to my log cabin.

We are due a cycle ride today – me thinks with some ornithologists – I spotted this lens at breakfast – goodness they must be real keen. Is it possible to coordinate such a huge lens and cycle simultaneously? we shall see!!!